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Tony Winner. Star Power. Queer Joy. Meet Alex Newell
If you’re not already obsessed with Alex Newell, this episode might do the trick. From lighting up the screen in Another Simple Favor to making Tony Awards history, Alex is booked, brilliant, and bringing the chaos—in the best way.Caitlynn McDaniel chats with Alex about their wild career ride, turning down Glastonbury (yep), and why some “simple favors” are anything but. They dive into what it means to be a queer Black disruptor in Hollywood, the pressure to do it all, and how Alex stays grounded (spoiler: not by meditating).Also on the menu: martinis, private boats, and a murder mystery that still has no clear answers.In this episode, Alex and Caitlynn get into:
- Bringing fabulous chaos to Another Simple Favor
- Saying no to Glastonbury—and why it was the right call
- What real queer Black representation looks like
- Dream roles, from Nell Carter to Dreamgirls
- Why doing everything can actually make you better
- “Simple favors” that are anything but
- And Alex’s go-to drink (Hendrick’s, tonic, no garnish)
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If you’re not already obsessed with Alex Newell, this episode might do the trick. From lighting up the screen in Another Simple Favor to making Tony Awards history, Alex is booked, brilliant, and bringing the chaos—in the best way.Caitlynn McDaniel chats with Alex about their wild career ride, turning down Glastonbury (yep), and why some “simple favors” are anything but. They dive into what it means to be a queer Black disruptor in Hollywood, the pressure to do it all, and how Alex stays grounded (spoiler: not by meditating).Also on the menu: martinis, private boats, and a murder mystery that still has no clear answers.In this episode, Alex and Caitlynn get into:
- Bringing fabulous chaos to Another Simple Favor
- Saying no to Glastonbury—and why it was the right call
- What real queer Black representation looks like
- Dream roles, from Nell Carter to Dreamgirls
- Why doing everything can actually make you better
- “Simple favors” that are anything but
- And Alex’s go-to drink (Hendrick’s, tonic, no garnish)
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